Newly adopted UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire reflects overwhelming call of int'l community: FM spokesman

The newly-adopted UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire reflects the overwhelming call of the international community, and China calls on relevant parties to earnestly implement related resolutions of the UN Security Council and the General Assembly, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

The UN General Assembly, at an emergency special session, adopted a resolution on Thursday that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale.

The resolution was adopted with 149 votes in favor, 12 votes against, and 19 abstentions.

Thursday's resolution reflects the overwhelming call of the international community, sends a strong political message, and embodies solidarity and consensus among the overwhelming majority of UN membership, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.

"China's representative has fully stated China's position in his explanation of vote. I would like to reiterate that the resolution was adopted with an overwhelming majority of votes, which reflects the overwhelming call of the international community. The conflict in Gaza should not drag on any longer, and the humanitarian disaster should not continue. China calls for efforts to safeguard the authority of the international law, and earnestly implement relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and the General Assembly, so as to promote the deescalation of the situation in Gaza at an early date, and advance the comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue on the basis of the two-state solution," said Lin when asked to comment on the adoption of the UN resolution at the press briefing.

Newly adopted UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire reflects overwhelming call of int'l community: FM spokesman

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.

The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.

"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.

"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.

ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle